Electrolux EMS 2488 User manual

EMS 2488
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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Built in kit 3
Before using your microwave oven
Safety Instructions 6
Utensil & food safety 7
Suitability of cookware 8
Installation 9
Built-in model 9
Connecting to the mains 9
Description of the microwave oven
and accessories
The microwave oven 10
Accessories 11
Control panel 12
Before using your microwave oven
for the first time
Cleaning 13
Setting the clock 13
How to operate your microwave oven
Microwave cooking 13
Microwave setting guide 14
Grilling 15
Microwave + Grill cooking 15
Automatic programmes 16
Auto Defrost 16
Automatic cooking programmes 17
Automatic combination cooking 17
Microwave hints 18
Quick Start 19
Child Lock 19
Minute timer with alarm 19
Charts
Defrosting 20
Cooking vegetables 21
Cooking fish 21
Grilling table 22
Combined Microwave & Grilling table 23
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the accessories (turntable,
support and rack) 24
Cleaning the interior 24
Cleaning the exterior 24
If the microwave does not function 25
Service and spare parts 26
Technical data 26
Guarantee conditions
Standard guarantee conditions 27
European Guarantee 27
Contents

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592
390
343
380 int
600 ext
850 mini
550
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Built in kit

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Built in kit

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Congratulations on the purchase
of your new microwave oven
Thank you for having chosen an Electrolux product.
We are convinced that you will find your new microwave oven
very useful and that it will be of great help to you.
As with all new kitchen appliances, it will take some time
to learn all the new functions and features,
but with time, this oven will become indispensable to you.
In order that you can get the best from your new Electrolux
microwave oven, the following instructions have been prepared.
Please make sure you read them carefully. It is important
that this instruction book is retained with the appliance
for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred
to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance,
always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance.
Microwave cooking provides true innova-
tion for the culinary arts. Combining rapi-
dity and ease of use, it enhances flavours
and aromas all the while keeping the
appearance and nutritive qualities intact.
Your microwave oven will complement
your other kitchen appliances. It cooks,
reheats and defrosts quick as a wink,
affording you considerable time and energy
savings.
The microwaves used for cooking are
electromagnetic waves. They exist in our
environment as do radioelectric waves,
light, and infrared rays.They are reflected
by metals.They pass through all other
materials. They are absorbed by water,
sugar and fat molecules.
When food is exposed to microwaves
there follows a vibration of the molecules,
which in turn produces heat.
The depth of penetration of the waves into
food is about 2.5 cm. If the food is thicker
the centre is cooked by normal conduction
of heat.
It is worth noting that the microwaves pro-
duce a simple heat reaction inside food
and are not at all harmful to your health.
Due to the nature of microwave cooking,
foods rich in water, sugar or fat require
less cooktime and yield the best results.

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Safety instructions
• Your appliance is designed exclusively
for the domestic purposes of defros-
ting, heating or cooking foods. The
manufacturer bears no responsibility in
the case of improper usage.
• The appliance should only be operated
with the turntable and turntable sup-
port inserted.
• Only suitable microwave ovenware
should be used.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended
when warming or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic,
paper, or other flammable materials,
due to fire hazard.
• If smoke is observed, turn the oven off,
disconnect the power supply and keep
the oven door closed to extinguish any
flames. Contact your local ELECTRO-
LUX Service Force Centre. Never use
the microwave oven if it is no longer
functioning properly.
• This appliance complies with all rele-
vant safety instructions. In order to
maintain the safety of the appliance,
repairs should only be carried out by
an ELECTROLUX Service Force
Centre. WARNING: it is dangerous for
anyone other than qualified personnel
to make any repairs requiring removal
of the cover providing protection from
exposure to microwave energy. In the
case of any defect or breakdown, plea-
se therefore contact your local ELEC-
TROLUX approved retailer or the
ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre.
•WARNING: Should the door seals and
/ or door seal surfaces be damaged,
the appliance should not be operated
until it has been repaired by the ELEC-
TROLUX Service Force Centre.
• Damaged appliance parts can only be
replaced by exactly the same make of
parts. Special tools are required for this
operation.
• Never tamper with the lock mechanism
of your microwave oven; you could
cause damage requiring repair by an
authorised technician.
• WARNING: This appliance is designed
to be operated by adults. Do not allow
children to use the microwave oven
without supervision unless they have
been thoroughly instructed in the pro-
per use and the dangers of improper
operation.
• In order to evacuate poisture, your
appliance is fitted with a delayed venti-
lation function. Depending on the
applied cooking mode (solo / grill / com-
bination), the oven ventilation will conti-
nue to operate after the cooking end
• Never jam anything between the door
and the door frame.
• Always keep the door seals and their
surfaces clean.
• Do not keep any flammable items in
the microwave. They could ignite when
the unit is switched on.
• Switch the appliance on only when the
food has been placed inside the
cooking space, as it could overload if
there is no food present.
General
For trouble free and safe operation

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Utensil & food safety
•During delayed boiling, the boiling tem-
perature is attained without the typical
steam bubbles rising. When the contai-
ner is shaken, even gently, the liquid
may then suddenly vigorously boil over
or spurt - with the risk of scalding the
user. To prevent liquids from boiling
over and possible burns, whenever hea-
ting liquid, please place a teaspoon in
the container and wait 20 seconds befo-
re removing the containers from the
appliance or adding anything to the
liquid, to avoid sudden spurting of the
liquid.
• WARNING : Be sure to remove the cap
or lid before cooking foods or heating
liquids in a sealed bottle or container,
which could otherwise explode.
•Make sure that a minimum temperature
of 70°C is attained for the cooking /
heating of food. Never use a mercury or
liquid thermometer for measuring the
temperature of the food.
•Baby food in jars or bottles should
always be heated without a lid or top,
and well stirred or shaken after heating,
to ensure uniform distribution of the
heat. Always check the temperature
before feeding to your child in order
to avoid scalding.
•The hot food in a microwave oven will
heat up the ovenware. For this reason
always use oven gloves for handling
hot dishes.
•Never cook your food for too long or at
too high a power setting. Some areas of
the food can dry out or even ignite.
•To protect the appliance against corro-
sion from moisture (condensation) in
the cavity or on the door, wipe these
areas dry after each use.
•Do not use porcelain or ceramic crocke-
ry, or porous earthenware (e.g. on the
handles or unglazed bases) in your
microwave as these types of dishes can
absorb moisture from the food as it is
cooking. This can cause vapour pres-
sure to build up which could shatter the
dish.
•Food with «skin» or «peel», such as
potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, and the
like, should be pierced with a fork so
that any steam present can escape and
the food will not burst.
Do not use your microwave oven for
the following :
•The heating or cooking of boiled, coddled
eggs or fried eggs by microwave is pro-
hibited. They can burst and cause
serious burns or irreparable damage to
your oven.
•to heat large quantities of cooking oil
(fondue or deep frying) and drinks
containing a high percentage of alcohol
- there is danger of spontaneous
combustion!
•to heat unopened cans, bottles, etc.
•to dry animals, textiles or paper.

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Place the cookware in the microwave
along with a glass half full of water. Heat
on 900W (100%) for one minute. If the
cookware feels hot, you should not use it.
If it is just slightly warm, you can use it for
reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is
room temperature, it is suitable for micro-
wave cooking.
Suitability of cookware
X suitable - non suitable
1) excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration
2) does not include glaze containing metal
3) please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer
Ovenware material Mode of operation
Micro- Grill Combination
wave
Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes
(without any metal parts, e.g. Pyrex, X X X
oven-to-tableware, pie dish)
Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X - -
(e.g. table crockery 1)
Glass ceramic and vitroceramic
made of fire/frostproof material X X X
(e.g. Arcoflam)
Ovenproof earthenware 2) X- X
Plastic, heat-resistant up to 200°C 3) X- X
3)
Paper, cardboard X - -
Cling film X - -
Metal roasting pans, e.g. enamel -X -
or cast-iron dishes
Black-lacquered or silicone-
coated baking tins -- -

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Installation
• When you unpack the oven, check that
the product is free from damage.
Damage or any missing parts must be
reported immediately to the retailer. The
oven, parts of the oven or the accessori-
es may be wrapped by a protection foil.
If so, you must remove this foil before
using the oven. Do not leave packing
material so that small children can play
with it. This can be hazardous.
• Do not use your appliance immediately
(wait approx. 1-2 hours) after transfer
from a cold place to a warm place as
condensation may cause a malfunction.
• This oven can be used as a free stan-
ding oven or built-in using the kit avail-
able with the oven. To install the oven in
a kitchen cabinet follow the instructions
supplied with the building-in kit. The oven
should be in-stalled on a flat, level surface
at least 85 cm above floor level. The sur-
face must be strong enough to safely bear
the weight (22 kg) of the oven, and the
contents. To avoid the possibility of cau-
sing vibration or noise, the oven must be
in a stable position.
• Be sure to install the oven away from
heat and water sources.
• Do not block air vents on the top and
the sides of the cabinet nor place any
articles on the top of the oven. A gap all
around the oven is necessary : 14 cm
above the oven and any objects, 5 cm
on the
sides and
10 cm
behind
the oven.
If air vents
are blocked during operation, the oven
may overheat, and this may lead to mal-
functioning.
• This oven does conform to EEC
requirements* of radio interference sup-
pression, but some interference may
occur if it is placed too close to a radio
or TV, so keep them as far apart as
possible.
• To install the appliance in a kitchen
cabinet, use the appropriate mounting
frame, kit number EBR/BF 246. When
building into a high cabinet, you may
use the liftdoor. Note the relevant infor-
mation for installation and connection
given in the operating instructions.
Attention ! Never operate the microwa-
ve oven with the lift door closed. Such
operation would damage your appliance
and invalidate the guarantee.
• The oven is delivered with the power
cord and a plug for 230-240 V, 50Hz,
earthed socket outlet.
• Earth protection minimizes the risks
should a short-circuit occur. Check to
ensure the voltage of the oven matches
the supply. N.B. If the oven is connected
to the socket via an extension cord,
make sure the cord is earthed.
This appliance must not be used on a non-
earth protected power supply. Contact an
electrician if you are uncertain regarding
electrical connection of the oven or pro-
vision of earth protection of the supply.
• Microwave power output : 900W
• This appliance complies with E.E.C.
directive No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to
radio interference suppression.
5 cm
14 cm
10 cm
5 cm
Built-in model
Connecting to the mains

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The microwave oven
1 Cooking compartment
2 Viewing window
3 Oven door
4 Door catch
5 Safety interlock system
6 Control panel
7 Grill element
8 Door open button
9 Drive shaft for turntable
Description of the microwave oven

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Description of the microwave oven
Turntable and turntable support
The turntable and turntable support
should be installed as shown in the dia-
gram. Take care to ensure the turntable
support is properly in place.
The turntable may turn clockwise or coun-
terclockwise during operation. Do not rotate
the turntable manually, as you could
damage the drive system.
Rack
For the use with the grill function, to
brown shallow dishes. It has to be posi-
tioned on the center of the turntable.
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Accessories

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Description of the microwave oven
Control panel
1 Display window – showing time of day,
function, cooking time and weight.
2 Multifunction button to set the time of day
and display the selected microwave power
level, etc.
3 Power knob with signal light to select
microwave power level.
4. Timer/weight knob – to select cooking
time or weight when using automatic pro-
grammes.
5 Grill button with signal light.
6 Button for switching the turntable off,
with signal light.
7 Button for opening door
8 Auto button for automatic cook programmes
or Auto Defrost programmes by weight.
9 Clear/Stop – to cancel or interrupt a
cooking programme.
10 Start button – to start the selected pro-
gramme and to switch on QUICK start.
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Before using your microwave
oven for the first time
The Timer knob can be turned clockwise (to increase) or counterclockwise
(to decrease).
The time of day can be changed at any time by pressing the multifunction button
and simultaneously turning the Timer knob.
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Cleaning
Wipe over the front of the oven with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents (these can damage the surface).
For stainless steel fronts, use a suitable
stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves
a protective film against fingerprints.
Before you first use the appliance, remove
all the accessories (including the turntable
and turntable support) from the cooking
compartment. Wash the accessories in
warm water and washing up liquid.
Wipe the cooking space with a soft, damp
cloth.
Plug the appliance into the mains.
The display starts to flash
“0000::0000”.
Example: 1122::1155
Press the multifunction button.
The display flash slowly .
While keeping the multifunction
button pressed, set the time of
day with the Timer knob.
Release the button as soon
as the time is displayed.
The appliance is now ready for use.
Setting the clock
12:15
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3.Press the Start-button. The selected time starts to
count down.
1.Set the required microwave power by turning the
Power knob. The signal light comes on. The time of
day disappears from the display and the selected
microwave power appears. turn to the left = lower power
turn to the right = higher power
Example: 1 min 15 s at 900 W
Microwave cooking
01:14
01:15
900
Microwave setting guide
900W – heating liquids
700W – to start roasting, stewing, etc.
– cooking vegetables
– cooking dishes
600W – defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready made meals
500W – heating refrigerated ready made meals
– finish cooking casseroles
– cooking egg based dishes
450W – finish cooking casseroles
350W – cooking of delicate dishes
250W – heating baby food in glass jar
– soaking rice
– heating delicate dishes
– melting of gelatin
150W – defrosting meat, fish and bread
80W – defrosting cheese, cream and butter
– defrosting cakes with cream or butter icing
– to let dough rise
– warming cold dishes, drinks, softening butter
2.Set the required cooking timer by turning the Timer
knob. The chosen time appears in the display.
Cooking time can be set as follows: from 0 to 2 min in 5 second steps
from 2 to 5 min in 10 second steps
from 5 to 10 min in 20 second steps
from 10 to 20 min in 30 second steps
starting from 20 min in 1-min. steps
Maximum programme length is 60 minutes.
Metal items must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven sides and the oven door.

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This method is ideal for toasting and grilling, for example cutlets, sausages and hambur-
gers. Remember the oven will be hot, always use oven gloves. Place shallow dishes
on grilling rack. Maximum setting for the grill is 60 minutes.
1. Turn the power knob to ”00”.
The time of day disappears from the display. 0
20:00
19:59
2. Set the desired grillling time with the timer
knob.
Example: 20 min grill programme
3. Press the grill button. The signal light for grill
comes on. The highest grill level "GGPP33"
appears in the display. Each time you press
the grill button, a lower grill level is set.
4. Press the Start-button. The pre-set time will
start to count down.
GP 3
If you press the grill button while grilling, the grill power level is reduced. If you
press a third time, the grill and signal light turn off. The clock time reappears in
the display. If you wish to increase the grill power level during grilling, you must
press the Clear button and reprogramme.
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Microwave + grill cooking
900
900
20:00
19:59
1. Set the required microwave power output
using the Power knob. The signal light comes
on and the time of day disappears from the
display. The selected microwave power
appears in the display (in watts).
2. Set the required time using the Timer knob.
3. Press the grill button twice. The grill power
level GGPP22appears in the display. The signal
light comes on.
4. Press the Start-button. The pre-set time will
start to count down.
If you press the grill button while grilling the grill power level is reduced to GGPP11.
Press again, the grill and signal light turn off. The appliance functions in microwave
mode only.
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GP 2
This function allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of a
Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a Grill.
Example: Set 20 minute programme using Grill power level GP2 + Microwave power 900W
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Automatic programmes
Programmes for defrosting and cooking are
available. After having selected the pro-
gramme, merely enter the weight of the
dish, the rest of the programming is done
automatically. The following gives you an
overview of what food can be defrosted,
cooked or combination cooked with which
programme.
Auto defrost
Programme Food category Example Weight
from - up to
j11Poultry 1) Poultry (whole or parts) 100 - 2000 g
Fish (whole or fillets) 100 - 2000 g
j22Meat Porc roast, goulash 100 - 1000 g
j33Delicate cakes, Cream pie 100 - 1000 g
pastries
1)
Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil before defrosting.
Unpack the frozen dish, place inside a larger one to hold the liquid from defrosting.
Follow our recommended standing time (general rule: standing time = defrosting
time). A triple beep will sound halfway through defrost time. Turn or mix dish and, if
possible, break up into pieces. Let the oven cool down for 15 minutes after using the
grill if you wish to use an automatic defrost programme.
Example: To defrost a 1 kg chicken
1. Press the button for Automatic defrost until JJ11appears
in the display.
2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight.
3. Press the Start button. The display shows the defrost time.
4. If you want to modify the settings, press the Clear button
and start again.
For the other automatic defrosting program push the key successively.
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1000
24:48
J 1

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1) If cooking a weight from 1000 – 1400 g, please use a deep heat-resistant dish,
directly on the turntable, do not cover. Set chicken pieces directly on the rack.
2) The pork roast should be cooked in a deep heat-resistant dish, set directly on
the turntable. Do not cover.
3) Enter the total weight of the dish.
The automatic cooking times are calculated for foods at + 5° C (e.g. refrigerated
foods).
The weight can be set as follows: – from 100 to 1000 g in 25 g-steps,
– from 1000 to 2000 g in 50 g-steps.
For all dishes not covered by automatic programmes, enter manually microwave
output power and time according to cook tables.
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Automatic cooking programmes
Program Food categories Examples Weight
CC11Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabagge, carrots, 100
– 1000 g
celeriac
CC22Fresh vegetables II Corgettes, leeks, potatoes, spinach,
fennel, cauliflower, broccoli 100
– 1000 g
CC33Frozen vegetables Carrots, cauliflower, corgettes, leeks,
Brussels sprouts, spinach, broccoli 100
– 1000 g
Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple
beep rings halfway through cook time. If cooking over 500 g of vegetables, stir
once or twice.
Please add water in the following amounts:
– for fresh vegetables (I + II): 100 – 500 g: 3 – 6 tbsp / 500 – 1000 g: 9 – 12 tbsp
– for frozen vegetables: 100 – 500 g: 3 – 9 tbsp / 500 – 1000 g: 9 – 15 tbsp
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Automatic combination cooking (microwave + grill)
Program Food categories Weight Remarks
CCGG11Chicken 1) (fresh) 100 – 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing over
Chicken in pieces 500 g, 3 beeps remind you to turn
the food halfway through the pro-
gramme.
CCGG22Pork roast 2) (fresh) 500 – 1500 g See above.
CCGG33Gratin 3) 100 – 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing 200 –
500 g, you should place the dish
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Microwave hints
• Always keep the oven clean – avoid
spill-overs and do not forget to clean
under the glass tray and the inside of
the door.
• Preferably use round or oval casseroles
with a lid when cooking in your micro-
wave oven.
• Do not use metal or metal decorated
casserole dishes. Certain plastic
materials can melt and be warped by
hot food.
• Cover the food when cooking. Use a
glass lid, a plate or grease-proof
paper.
• Pastry, bread and the like can be
defrosted directly in a bread basket or
on a paper towel.
• If frozen food is heated in its packa-
ging, the packaging should be opened.
Packaging containing metal or metal
decoration must not be used unless
specifically recommended for use in
the microwave. Remove metal clips
and wire ties.
• Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can
be used to cover parts that easily
overcook such as chicken legs.
• Food with peel or skin should be pierced
with a fork – e.g. potatoes and sau-
sages. Do not boil eggs in the micro-
wave oven as they can explode.
• Put large, thick pieces close to the
edge of the casserole and try to cut
the food into even-sized pieces.
Always place the food in the centre of
the oven.
• The food will be more evenly cooked if
you stir or turn it regularly.
• Always set a shorter cooking time
than indicated in your recipe to avoid
overcooking. The larger the amount of
food the longer it takes.
• Use little or no water for vegetables.
• Use less salt and spices than with tradi-
tional cooking methods.
• Season at the end of the programme.
• Allow a few minutes ‘standing time’
after the oven has switched off to
ensure complete and even cooking
results.
• Always ensure food is piping hot
throughout before serving.
• Use gloves when taking dishes and
food from the oven.

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How to set
The Quick Start function provides full
microwave power from 30 seconds up to
2 minutes and 30 seconds, in 30 second
intervals.
Quickstart
Childlock
Example: heating a cup of water (1 min 30 s)
1. Press the Start/Quick button three times. The time
appears in the display and the programme begins. 01:30
2. You may increase the time by 30 second intervals
while the programme is running up to a limit of 2
minutes and 30 seconds by pressing the Start/Quick
button.
This oven is equipped with a Child Lock Safety feature to prevent accidental operation by
children.
How to set:
First press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start
button. The display shows
"LLOOCC" . The safety lock pre-
vents the oven from operating. There will be no effect if
you turn either knob or any button.
How to cancel:
Press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start
button. The time of the day will appear in the display
again and the appliance will function as normal.
How to set:
1. Select the microwave power "
00
" using the Power knob
(all the way to the left) and ensure the grill is off.
2. Set the required time with the Timer knob. The time
of day disappears from the display and the selec-
ted length of time appears.
3. Press the Start button. The pre-set time will start to
count down. An audible signal will sound when the
timer has finished counting down.
Minute timer with alarm
The minute timer with alarm can also be used as a general purpose reminder. The timer
works without selecting a cooking function.
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Charts
Defrosting
Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints
(g) (Watt) (min) time (min)
Meat
Whole meat 500 150 10–15 10–15 Turn once. Cover fatty
parts with aluminium
foil midway through.
Steak 200 150 4–6 5–10 Turn once.
Mixed chopped meat 500 150 9–14 5-10 Remove defrosted
chopped meat midway
through programme.
Poultry
Chicken 1000 150 20–30 15–30 Turn once. Cover legs
and wings with alumi-
nium foil midway
through programme.
Duck 1500– 150 35–45 40–60 As for chicken.
2000 150 50–60 40–60
Fish
Whole fish 500 150 10–15 15–20 Turn once. Cover fins
with aluminium foil.
Shrimps/Crab 250 150 6–8 15–20 Stir thoroughly after half
the defrosting time.
Dairy produce
Cottage cheese 500 150 15–20 15–20 Remove any aluminium
foil wrapping. Divide and
stir frozen pieces from
time to time.
Butter 250 150 2–3 15–20 Remove any aluminium
foil wrapping.
Cheese 250 150 2–4 20-30 Turn once.
Cream 200 ml 150 6–8 15–20 Remove any aluminium
foil wrapping. Stir frozen
pieces from time to time.
Fruit
Strawberries 500 150 7-9 10–15 Defrost in a covered
container, turn once.
Cherries 250 150 5–7 5–10 As for strawberries.
Black currants 250 150 5–7 10–15 As for strawberries.
Red currants 250 150 4–6 5–10 As for strawberries.